Payne will join her husband in his native Scotland as he starts his new
career with Red Sky Management after retiring from competitive swimming.
"I have moved to Edinburgh to be with David," said Payne. "His new
career is the most important thing for us right now.
"The time is right for a change. It's the start of a new Olympic
training cycle and the start of a new stage in our lives as a married
couple so it is the right decision.
"That said it was a hard decision to make, I've trained at Stockport
Metro for over nine years and the club has done a huge amount for me
throughout my career. The facilities, the swimmers and especially the
coaches Sean (Kelly) and Lars (Humer) have been fantastic. I have
definitely made some friends for life.
"There are loads of people at Stockport that I need to thank, my coaches
Sean Kelly and Lars Humer," continued Payne. "Also Shaun Zitani, Sarah
Khan, Scott Gardiner, Ben Hollis, Matt
Cooke, Lee Harrington, Julie Bennett, Richard Blackshaw and all from the
Stockport Sports Trust."
Payne is currently undergoing trials with Warrender Baths and University
of Edinburgh.
